Quinross 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Quinross Benefits & Uses

Quinross is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Quinross Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 600 mg as a base, after 6 hours 300 mg base and for next 2 days 300 mg base OD
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Initial dose should be given 10 mg/kg as a base, after 6 hours 5 mg/kg base and for next 2 days 5 mg/kg base OD

Quinross Related Warnings

Is the use of Quinross safe for pregnant women?

Quinross shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Quinross safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Quinross may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Quinross should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Quinross on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Quinross. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinross on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Quinross. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Quinross on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Quinross. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Quinross with Other Drugs

Quinross should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tramadol

Moderate

Ethambutol

Fluconazole

Ketoconazole

Levodopa

Quinross Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quinross unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Epilepsy
Psoriasis
Hearing Loss
Porphyria

Frequently asked Questions about Quinross

Is this Quinross habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Quinross has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Quinross can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Quinross should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Quinross is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Quinross Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Quinross

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Quinross together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Quinross

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Quinross with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Quinross

Question almost 5 years ago

What is Quinross?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Quinross is a brand name of chloroquine and it comes in the form of a tablet, capsule, injection, and oral suspension. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antimalarials which have amebicidal activity. It is a prescription drug that is used in the treatment of malaria which is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by parasites Plasmodium species. These are Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium malariae, Plasmodium ovale, and Plasmodium vivax. Apart from this Quinross is also used in the treatment of extraintestinal amebiasis which is the protozoal infection caused by parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is also used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) both are autoimmune diseases which causes inflammation and pain. Quinross is also used off-label for the treatment of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT) a blood disorder that affects the skin.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Quinross with diclofenac?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Quinross can be taken with diclofenac. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Quinross cause tinnitus?

Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics

Yes, Quinross has been reported to cause tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and also hearing loss which is reversible and goes away after discontinuation of this drug. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience ringing in the ears after taking this medicine, then inform your doctor about without any further delay.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Quinross?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Oral tablet and suspension of Quinross should be taken by mouth 1 - 2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Quinross has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Quinross cause weight loss?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, long-term use of Quinross may cause weight loss but this occurs rarely. It is a rare side effect of Quinross. However, if you are experiencing unusual rapid weight loss and you are in doubt that Quinross is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.